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Anonymous Posted 5 years ago
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Can I use 'pierces' here?

Following an explosion...

A sharp piece of metal pierces Mark in the leg. He pulls the giant metal splinter out.


Is "pierces" correct if the piece of metal doesn't go through his leg but gets stuck in there?

  

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anonymous Is "pierces" correct if the piece of metal doesn't go through his leg but gets stuck in there? Yes. A sharp piece of metal pierced Mark’s leg.

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  • anonymous Is "pierces" correct if the piece of metal doesn't go through his leg but gets stuck in there?
  • Yes.
  • A sharp piece of metal pierced Mark’s leg.
  • He pulled the giant metal splinter out.
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anonymousIs "pierces" correct if the piece of metal doesn't go through his leg but gets stuck in there?

Yes.

A sharp piece of metal pierced Mark’s leg. He pulled the giant metal splinter out.

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